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Yum! Brands (Yum!)

Global restaurant franchisor and operator

yum.com

Headquarters: Louisville, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–7,600
Industry: Restaurants & Bars

Last updated October 14

Latest news about Yum! Brands (Yum!)

In short: Yum! completed Pizza Hut sale, reported Q2 growth, and advanced Taco Bell and KFC revamps.

Company announcements

September 1 Yum!

Yum! Brands completes Pizza Hut sale

The company sold the global Pizza Hut business excluding China to LongRange Capital for approximately $1.5 billion, marking a key milestone in its strategic evolution.

August 7 Yum!

Yum! Brands completes sale of Pizza Hut China to Yum China

The $1.2 billion deal is one half of a $2.7 billion total for Pizza Hut. A separate sale to LongRange Capital for regions outside Mainland China is pending.

August 6 Yum!

Yum! announces long-term growth guidance

The company targets 5% global unit growth, 7% system sales growth, and at least 8% core operating profit growth.

July 30 Yum!

Yum! reports Q2 2026 results with 7% sales growth

Taco Bell achieved 7% same-store sales, KFC opened 660 new units, and digital sales approached $9 billion.

Media coverage

October 14 HS Insider

One less slice as Pizza Hut’s exit changes the future of Yum! Brands

In 2026, Yum! Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion dollars. What does the crash of this pizza chain mean for the international company?

September 11 Bloomberg

Pizza Hut Seeks Franchise Fee Bonds for Buyout

The company plans to issue bonds backed by franchising fees to finance its $1.5 billion acquisition by LongRange Capital.

September 1 PE Hub

LongRange completes Pizza Hut buyout

LongRange Capital acquires the global Pizza Hut restaurant chain from Yum! Brands in a deal valued at undisclosed terms while excluding Mainland China operations.

August 18 Tribune Chronicle

Pizza Hut to be sold for $2.7 billion

Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum...

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